Author Topic: velocity of the factory 7-30 load from federal ??? (Read 396 times)

GNNC · « **on:** November 26, 2003, 03:38:31 AM »

has anyone checked the velocity of the factory 7-30 load from federal ? i would like to know the speed from a 14" barrel.

thanks, gnnc

SingleFan · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2003, 09:10:49 AM »

Fast enough to drop two does in their tracks at 75 yards

Actually it's a great question. I'd like to know also because even though I do plan to roll my own with this round, these have been very effective hunting loads for me for the past couple of years.

HHI #4694 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2003, 10:43:55 AM »

Federal's figures are actually very accurate. Federal makes fantastic ammo, the velocity figures are usually very accurate. I wish I could say the same for Winchester and Remmy.

Last time I used the factory loads, they were doing just over 2,400fps with the 120 grain Federal factory load.

rimfire · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2003, 04:17:52 PM »

I chronoed my 13" barrel with the factory load...was just over 2400 fps.

Gregory · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2003, 05:36:43 PM »

Checking my records from July 1990: 2530 FPS from a 16" barrel.